Expression of the chemokine receptor CXCR4 on lymphocytes of leprosy patients

Expression of the chemokine receptor CXCR4 on lymphocytes of leprosy patients

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Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which induces chronic granulomatous infection of the skin and peripheral nerves. The disease ranges from the tuberculoid to the lepromatous forms, depending on the cellular immune response of the host. Chemokines are thought to be involved in the immunopath...

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Main Authors: V.A. Mendonça, G.E.B. Alvim de Melo, M.G. Araújo, V.O. Borges, R.D. Costa, O.A. Martins-Filho, A. Teixeira- Carvalho, R. Sathler-Avelar, M.M. Teixeira, A.L. Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2011-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Leprosy
Chemokine receptors
CXCR4
Leukocytes
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